The R Subramanian (RS) Fellowship Awards, in memory of our Late Founder Chairman, Mr R Subramanian was launched on 6th March 2021 via video conferencing in the presence of Mr. Alok Modi, Gujarat Guardian Limited; Mr. Sanjay Labroo, Asahi India Glass; Mr. B Santhanam, Saint Gobain India Pvt Ltd; Mr. A R Unnikrishnan, Chairman, Glazing Society of India; Mr. Gopal Ganatra, Treasurer, Glazing Society of India; Prof. Arul Jayachandran, IIT Madras; Dr. K Annapurna, CSIR-CGCRI; Prof. Rajan Rawal, CEPT University; Mr. Saurabh Kankar, Secretary, Glazing Society of India; Mr. Gohul Deepak, Executive Director, Glazing Society of India and other dignitaries from industry, academia, and government.
Mr Alok Modi, Mr Sanjay Labroo, and Mr B Santhanam made special addresses in the event and were reminiscing the contribution and work of Mr R Subramanian to the Indian Glass and Glazing Industry. Prof Arul Jayachandran, Dr K. Annapurna and Prof Rajan Rawal shared their memories about RS in the event. Mr Gopal Ganatra made a presentation on the RS Awards initiative. Mr A. R. Unnikrishnan made the welcome remarks, and Mr G. N. Gohul Deepak delivered the vote of thanks.
The R Subramanian Fellowship Awards Logo was unveiled by the Treasurer and Secretary of GSI on behalf of the entire Glass and Glazing Fraternity. The main objective of the R Subramanian (RS) Fellowship Award is to encourage and build research and study on glass, profiles, façade, fenestration, and its associated materials in India. The research and study would focus on the quality and performance of materials and on the application and functional aspects of the same in buildings in India. The R Subramanian Fellowship Awards are supported by the entire Glass and Glazing Industry, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), CSIR – Centre for Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI) and CEPT University.
The Award will be initially rolled out for Students and Research Scholars in the areas of Architecture, Engineering, and Technical Studies. The Award comprises both monetary support (Cash Award) and technical support. The RS Fellowship Award will provide an immense opportunity for the students/ research scholars to work closely with the industry. The RS Fellowship Award focuses on the following areas:
- Glazing materials: glass, profiles, glass façade and fenestration and associated materials (sealants, interlayers, etc.).
- Glazing buildings.
- Construction.
- Functional performance like safety, structural integrity, energy efficiency, fire resistance and sound insulation.
